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Scott
Williams - Position: Left Midfield Age : 27 Place of Birth: Chester Occupation: Sports Coach Former Clubs: Chester City, Leek Town, Witton Albion, Winsford Utd ‘Willo’ is often described as Mr. Congleton Town, given that he is the longest serving player in the current squad. He is a former Cheshire Cup, Stafforshire Cup and Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup winner. Once whilst playing for Leek Town against Worksop he had to mark Chris Waddle throughout the game. Scott’s favourite football club is Liverpool, although the football player he admires the most is David Beckham, who he believes gets better despite all the criticism he takes. Away from football, Scott runs the Congleton Town Football Academy and enjoys a round of golf or even a spell at the swimming baths. He likes all styles of music, enjoys a bowl of pasta and quotes hie ambition in life is to be successful in everything he does. Scott’s claim to fame is that he went to college with former Liverpool, and now Newcastle United and England legend Michael Owen. |
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Forester Position: Goalkeeper Age : 25 Place of Birth: Whiston, Merseyside Occupation: Director Former Clubs: St. Helens Town, Pilkingtons ‘Fozzer’ won the Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup with Congleton last season, his first honour since winning the Liverpool Junior Cup. He says that was his most memorable game, as well as making his debut in the home game against FC United at Witton, where he saved a penalty. His favourite football team is Liverpool and his Liverpool hero is Jamie Carragher because of his 100% commitment and dedication to the team. Off the field he likes to play badminton and golf. When not participating in sport he likes to watch both football and rugby (league) or to go camping or walk his dog. His musical tastes vary from Lionel Richie to Christina Aguilera, which he listens to whilst enjoying either a healthy Chinese, a rather less healthy Indian, bacon, sausage and egg or a nice homemade sandwich. All he wants in life is to be happy and healthy and says the most interesting fact about him is that in his younger days he played in central midfield or as a centre-half. He was selected to represent his club in a tournament in Holland where his team was beaten 2-1 in the final by another English club. |
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Adam
Wilkes - Position: Goalkeeper Age : 19 Place of Birth: Stoke-on-Trent Occupation: Multi-drop Driver Former Clubs: Port Vale, Leek Town, Alsager Town ‘Wilko’ is a former youth player of the year with the Port Vale Youth team. He won 4 cup winners medals during his spell there and says his best performance was in the FA Youth Cup for Port Vale against Sheffield United, where everything in the game went right. His favourite football club is Newcastle United and he has too many football heroes to name. Outside of football he likes to play snooker and tennis and enjoys having a laugh. Listens to dance music, but says his favourite band of all time is Oasis. When it comes to mealtimes, his favourite foods include pasta and fish. His ambition in life is to get back to his best in football and claims the most interesting fact about himself is that he’s a bit of a joker |
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| Scott
Murcott - Centre Half, Re-signed from Leek Town and has also played for Port Vale, Derby County, Mansfield Town and Manchester Met University 1st Team. Born in Buxton, September 1982, Scott enjoys a bit of foreign cuisine - Chinese and Indian. Idolises Alan Shearer and shouts for the Toon in the Premiership. Scott's footballing honours include: FA Midland Youth Cup runners up (Mansfield) Player of the Year for his last 2 years of University. Achieving his degree with Sports Colours. Midlands Universities. Championship (Runners up 2004). Says his best moment was Beating Loughborough Uni 2 - 0 in the BUSA championship. Congleton's answer to Trevor "O Levels" Brooking - but with better quals. Usually has U2 or Oasis on his car stereo and Indiana Jones on his DVD. Scott works for the Royal Bank of Scotland |
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Andy
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Lycett - Position: Centre Back/Centre Midfield Age : 19 Place of Birth: Stoke-on-Trent Occupation: Professional Footballer (taking time out) Former Clubs: Leicester, Manchester City, Port Vale ‘Scotty’ is a product of the Football Academy and has Captained Leceister City Reserves against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, which he says is his most memorable game. Disillusioned with the professional game he is taking some time out to play for his favourite team. Yes, amazingly it’s Congleton Town! The player he admires the most is David Beckham, because of his sheer strength of character to deal with the constant pressure and media attention he receives. Away from football, Scott likes swimming and listening to dance music. He enjoys a good curry, but says his favourite food is actually potato wedges. Scott’s ambition in life is to play for England and he claims that he’s far too young to have had anything that could be deemed as ‘interesting’ happen to him yet. Instead he would like to issue a heart-felt plea to Keira Knightley, who he says would be his dream dinner date, as she’s totally fit. |
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Adam
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Leighton Position: Left Back Age : 20 Place of Birth: Stoke-on-Trent Occupation: Joiner Former Clubs: Stone Dominoes, Alsager Town ‘Will’ says his preferred position is as a striker, but claims he can’t shoot, which is a bit of a pre-requisite. A former Captain at Stone, he says his best performance was in a game against Alsager Town, where as big underdogs Stone stuffed their opponents on their home turf. He has many minor football honours, but doesn’t consider them important enough to mention. Although he supports his home town team at the Brittania stadium, he says his favourite player is Steven Gerrard, claiming it’s because he’s nuts (or is that the nuts?) Away from football he enjoys a spot of fishing, either combined with or without his other hobby, which he lists as drinking. Likes all Indie and Rock bands, but has a particular penchant for Oasis. When it comes to food he says that you can’t beat a proper home-cooked Sunday Dinner. Will’s ambition in life is to win the lottery, but failing that he can always make a fortunate in the world of athletics as a potential 100m gold medalist as he crosses the line in a new world record time of 8.5 seconds. |
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Kevin
Hammond - Position: Centre Back / Centre-Midfield Age : 27 Place of Birth: Chester Occupation: House Husband Former Clubs: Runcorn, Crewe, Everton. ‘Ammo’ is a former U19 England schoolboy after showing promise as an 18 year old at Runcorn. He was last years’ Golden Boot winner for scoring the most goals for Congleton Town Reserves, which has seen his performances recognized this season by a call-up into the first team squad. His favourite football club is Everton, but despite this his football hero is David Beckham, who Kevin describes as being fit. At home he is always involved in activities with his three kids and when time will allow he likes to get out and about for a game of golf, or relax at the local snooker hall. He describes his musical tastes as being into anyone and anything – so I guess that must include Oasis. Ammo is another player who likes a good curry – the spicier the better! Kevin claims that the most interesting thing about him is his ability to drink anyone under the table on Tequila shots. Perhaps his ambition in life is to prove it! |
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Paul Harris- Position: Centre Midfield Age : 25 Place of Birth: Barnsley Occupation: Football coach (Everton) Former Clubs: Crewe, Stafford, Newcastle Town, Rocester, Stone ‘Chopper’ was a part of the Newcastle Town team that finished runners-up in the North West Counties in 2004/5. Unfortunately that was not a restructuring year and he missed out on promotion. He says his best game was for Crewe’s Youth team against West Ham when he lined up against the now household names of Joe Cole, Michael Carrick and Jermaine Defoe. His favourite football club is West Bromwich Albion and the player he admires the most is Paul Gascoigne, although we’ll all have to figure out why. Paul likes to play golf and enjoys a day at the races when he’s not coaching or playing football. He lists his favourite music style as ‘anything easy’, which he can enjoy whilst tucking in to his favourite nosh, which is either a big juicy steak, a Sunday roast or a Chinese. Paul’s ambition in life is to play and then coach at the highest level possible and maintains his quiet persona by not eluding to any interesting facts about himself. |
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Matt
Haddrell- 'Position: Centre-Back / Centre-Forward Age : 26 Place of Birth: Stoke-on-Trent Occupation: Ground Worker Former Clubs: Crewe, Port Vale, Stoke, Newcastle Town, Kidsgrove, Vauxhall Motors, Macclesfield Town ‘Haddrell’ is a former FA Trophy finalist and an FA Vase semi-finalist, who turned pro at the age of 21. He says his best game was his first full match for Macclesfield Town against Boston United in the FA Cup. The score finished 0-0, but Matt was given the Man of the Match award. Matt’s favourite football club is Stoke City, but he lists the player he most admires as being Alan Shearer, because he’s a ‘proper English forward’. When not banging in goals for fun, Matt bangs in the treble twenties at darts or chases a little white ball around 18 selected and manicured bits of field. He also likes too many different styles of music to list any as his absolute favourite. A lover of Italian cuisine, Matt says you can’t beat a nice bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese. Matt’s ambition in life is to make it back into the pro ranks once again; having played against the likes of Michael Owen, Frank Lampard and a few other household professional names, it’s easy to understand why. |
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| Leigh
Skellern - Centre-Forward, Leigh was born in Biddulph in 89. He has previously played for Biddulph Vics, Port Vale, Stoke City (trials) and Congleton Val. Leigh joins us from Biddulph Town. He is a Stoke fan and admires both Ronaldinho and Frank Lampard. Says his favourite food is an upmarket subway sandwich. Fave film is Con Air and likes to listen to pop, R n B and Dance. |
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Hurst- Centre Forward, 'Hursty' was Born in Stockport in '83– but is now living in Wilmslow. He is a Business Consultant and previously played for Abbey Hey, Styal FC and Witton Albion - where he was last season. He won the Cheshire Senior Cup with Witton in 05/06. He is a Stockport County fan and says Marco Van Bastern was his fave player. He just can't get enough Spaghetti Bolognase and listens to Indie. Fave film is Crash and away from the pitch likes Golf, Snooker and going out drinking |
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Nathan
Keeling - Position: Right Midfield Age : 25 Place of Birth: Stoke-on -Trent Occupation: Steel Erector Former Clubs: Meir KA, Kidsgrove Athletic Nathan is a former Newcastle Town Youth player who scored the winning goal against Histon Town in the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup, a moment he says is the highlight of his football career to date. A Manchester United fan, his football idol is Eric Cantona, which Nath says is because of his sheer arrogance and class, coupled with a typical Gallic temper. Outside of football Nath plays both Golf and Tennis and loves a bit of house music either at home or around the nightclubs. He’s a fan of Italian cuisine although he hasn’t got a particular favourite dish. Nath quotes that his ambition in life is to be a millionaire. |
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Johnson - . Position: Right/Centre Midfield Age : 20 Place of Birth: Stoke-on-Trent Occupation: Student Former Clubs: Port Vale, Manchester City, Leek Town ‘Punky’ is a former Leek Town and Staffordshire player of the season, and of course a Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup Winner, where he scored the first goal. He claims his best performance was playing for Manchester City against Leeds United where he scored 4 goals. A West Ham supporter he admires David Beckham for the way that he has bounced back after all the criticism he has gotten over the years. Outside of football he likes to play golf and lists his hobbies as listening to music and going out. His favourite band is Kings of Leon and he enjoys Chinese food. Jordan’s ambition in life is to make it as a professional footballer and in his past career has played for Kentucky College in the USA and has an appearance at the old Wembley stadium on his c.v. when he played there for Stoke-on-Trent schoolboys. |
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John-Paul Jones Position: Centre-Forward/Winger Age : 27 Place of Birth: Stoke-on-Trent Occupation: Coach at WBA FC Former Clubs: Crewe, Leek Town, Newcastle Town, Stone Dominoes, Kidsgrove Athletic Town fans from a few seasons ago will be welcoming back John-Paul Jones (especially the girls). ‘JP’ as he is known by all is a football coach by profession and has lots of experience in and around the non-league circuit. He says his most memorable moment in football came when he scored 5 goals for Stone, in a game where they ran out 7-1 winners – although he doesn’t name the opposition that night. A Liverpool supporter, JP names Steven Gerrard as the player he admires the most, no doubt for those pin-point forty yard passes and the sheer dynamism, passion and determination of the man. Outside of football JP’s another Golfer. He’s also a bit of a wordsmith, having very eclectic taste when it comes to music. He’ll listen to just about anything. Pasta is included in most of his favourite dishes and his ambition in life is to win the lottery and then take time out to just travel the world. JP is keen to remind new Bears’ supporters that he played for the side three seasons ago under Kevin Langley. |
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| Ronnie
Green - 'Ronaldo' was born in Runorn in '77 and has played for Freckleton and General Chemicals, joining the Bears from Daten FC. He plays in the centre of defence. His homours todate include a Mid-Cheshire Cup and League title. He says his best game was playing for Daten against Barnton in the Mid-Cheshire League Cup Final. He is a Liverpol supporter and admires Jamie Carragher. His culinary preference is Sapghetti bolognaise and his musical styles are just about enything from the fashion conscious 80s!!!! Away from football is maid 'hobby' is listed as 'family activities'. |
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Jay
Banawich Position: Left Back/Left Midfield Age : 24 Place of Birth: Liverpool Occupation: Workflow Analyst - Barclaycard Former Clubs: Burscough, Skelmesdale Utd, Prescot Cables, St. Helens, Formby. Jay is known to all his team-mates and friends as ‘Spanner’. This is Jay’s second time with the Club and is a familiar face to anyone associated with the Congleton Town Football Academy, where he was involved on the coaching side. Jay has recently been re-established in the first-team, having spent the early part of the season playing in the reserves. A Dallas Cup appearance saw him do battle with some more familiar household names such as Matt Dawson, Jermaine Defoe and Jermaine Jenas. Born in Merseyside, Jay was always going to be either a ‘Red’ or a ‘Blue’ and fortunately chose (if given a choice) the former. With that in mind, it’s no surprise to learn that the footballer he admires most of all is Steven Gerrard, because he is quite simply the best midfielder in the world. Away from football, Jay plays Golf, enjoys a bit of swimming and likes to try his hand with a hand or two, of poker that is. His favourite band is U2 and his favourite dish is Chicken Pasta. Jay’s ambition in life is not to emulate his football hero, but to endeavour to be as good as his Congleton colleague Adam Vickers (Ha! Ha!). |
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Darren Twigg - Assistant Manager |
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Andy Ratcliffe Role: Team Coach Age : 45 Place of Birth: Baddeley Green, Stoke Occupation: Service Manager Former Clubs: Kidsgrove, Eccleshall, Alsager Town, Nantwich Town. Former Assistant Manager at Leek Town. Congleton fans will recognise ‘Ando’ or ‘Ratty’ from his first spell with the Club; when he was Reserves Team manager under former 1st Team manager Paul Moore. Now a coach Andy was formerly a goalkeeper where his best performance came in a game for a Mid-Staffs Health team over the Fire Service in which he kept a clean sheet and saved a penalty to see his side victorious 1-0. His favourite football club is Nottingham Forest and his favourite player from that side was Kenny Burns, as Andy would not have liked to have faced him on the pitch. Outside of coaching he plays the guitar and enjoys motor racing. Included in his list of favourite bands are such classic acts as Free and XTC. He likes hot Madras curry, but says you can’t beat the perfectly cooked T-Bone steak. Andy has played 5-a-side with Alan McAnally when they met on holiday once, but surprised everyone when declaring that his left wrist is a mixture of metal plates and screws. |
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